The kitten ointment, also called , was very popular in the times of the Polish People’s Republic and almost every woman had it. What was the phenomenon of this inconspicuous product and what could it be used for? Before using the product, remember to discuss its effects with your doctor and perform an allergy test on a small part of the skin. It certainly should not be used in people under 2 years of age and those struggling with chronic respiratory diseases.
What is tiger ointment made of? This inconspicuous product has many advantages
Back in the day, there were no pharmacies stocked with dozens of body care products like today. In addition to focusing on home methods, many women were looking for something not only natural, but also universal. Herb-based preparations were very popular, and it was no different in the case of the popular cat ointment.
The ointment contains, among others, menthol, camphor, peppermint, as well as cinnamon, clove and cajeput oil. In the past, mothers and grandmothers used the product to fight the first symptoms of a cold. In case of breathing difficulties caused by, for example, a blocked nose, the chest was lubricated before going to sleep, thanks to which the oils contained in the ointment facilitated sleep.
Where does tiger ointment come from and what does it do? What to use it for?
was created at the end of the 19th century in China. It is still produced by a company from Singapore and is still very popular. This is all due to the properties of the ointment, which not only warms you up, but can also bring pain relief. If you apply it to a sore spot, you will feel a pleasant cooling sensation thanks to the menthol content. Later, thanks to the camphor, the ointment has a warming effect and dilates blood vessels, and clove oil will act as a natural pain reliever. In the Polish People’s Republic, the ointment helped, among other things, deal with headaches, runny noses, muscle and joint pain. It was even used to relieve menstrual pain and mosquito bites.
Source: Gazeta
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